Help me with pro/con list for new tank

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I am moving and having a hard time deciding between tank type. I have put together a pro/con list and would like help adding to it, or get people's opinoins.

IM SR Pro 2 80 (AIO 80g)​
IM EXT 75 (External Overflow 75g)​
IM INT 75 (Internal Overflow 75g)​
ProsConsProsConsProsCons
Lots of storageVery limited in space for skimmerMore space in display area due to no overflowLimited Storage under tank so would need additional furniture pieceLots of space for skimmerLimited Storage under tank so would need additional furniture piece
Unlikely to ever leak or floodWill see extra equipment in sump areaLots of space for skimmerWould need to attach lights to wall or ceilingMay be able to have refugiumCannot put powerheads on back wall
4' for better swimming roomCan't have refugium due to spaceMay be able to have refugiumIf bulkheads leak, would be on the floorEasy installation of lights on back of overflowMore difficult to access bulkheads for maintenance
Easy installation of lights on back of sump areaPotentially easier access to overflow for maintenanceWould need to sit further from the wallCan use existing lightsNeed to find mounting area for controller
Would sit close to wallCan place powerheads on back wallMore expensiveIf bulkheads leak, would likely be contained in sump area and may protect flooringMore expensive
No need for additional furniture piece for storageCan use existing lightsWould sit close to wallOverflow takes up space in display
Less ExpensiveController could likely be mounted behind tank
To buy:2 new skimmersTo buy:Wall or Ceiling Mount for lightsTo buy:Arm mounts for lights
1 new light

 
Go with the Kraken. I have 2 clearview lids and they come with tabs to keep it in place.
The Kraken has a lip all the way around instead of tabs.
7 months in and both clearview lids sag because they do not have tabs on the sides.

Never had a problem with any bulkheads if installed properly.
 
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Go with the Kraken. I have 2 clearview lids and they come with tabs to keep it in place.
The Kraken has a lip all the way around instead of tabs.
7 months in and both clearview lids sag because they do not have tabs on the sides.

Never had a problem with any bulkheads if installed properly.
Good feedback, thanks
 
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And they didn't make it right? What issues? I liked the sound of that one as being more standardized.
They didn't have standard lid for INT 200 so mine was completely custom. They added notches for cables to the wrong end and the custom overflow lid did not fit perfectly. Small things and I didn't bother to ask for refund or exchange and wait another 2 months.
 
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